MAURICE DUFRÈNE (1876-1955) A rare and spectacular high-back Gondole-type armchair in ribbed, molded and carved rosewood. The backrest is entirely outlined with a thick ribbon-like molding and features oval scrolls at the junctions of the seat and backrest. Original black-lacquered fluted Olive legs. Circa 1920-1925. Non-original upholstery and tapestry. Height:110cm - Length:70cm - Depth: 70cm Bibliography: - Art et Décoration - May 1921. An identical model is reproduced on page 131. - Henri Clouzot - Le Style moderne dans la décoration intérieure - Éditions Charles Massin, Paris, c.1921. An identical armchair can be seen in a salon reproduced on plate 22. - Architettura e Arti decorative - November 1923. Identical model reproduced on page 120. - Joan Kahr - Edgar Brandt, Master of Art Deco ironwork - Harry N. Abrams Editions, New York, 1999. Identical model reproduced on page 87.
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Lot no. 45

MAURICE DUFRÈNE (1876-1955) A rare and spectacular high-back Gondole-type armchair in ribbed, molded and carved rosewood. The backrest is entirely outlined with a thick ribbon-like molding and features oval scrolls at the junctions of the seat and backrest. Original black-lacquered fluted Olive legs. Circa 1920-1925. Non-original upholstery and tapestry. Height:110cm - Length:70cm - Depth: 70cm Bibliography: - Art et Décoration - May 1921. An identical model is reproduced on page 131. - Henri Clouzot - Le Style moderne dans la décoration intérieure - Éditions Charles Massin, Paris, c.1921. An identical armchair can be seen in a salon reproduced on plate 22. - Architettura e Arti decorative - November 1923. Identical model reproduced on page 120. - Joan Kahr - Edgar Brandt, Master of Art Deco ironwork - Harry N. Abrams Editions, New York, 1999. Identical model reproduced on page 87.

Estimate
€4,000 - €6,000
Result
€5,200
Buyer's premium
30%
MAURICE DUFRÈNE (1876-1955) A rare and spectacular high-back Gondole-type armchair in ribbed, molded and carved rosewood. The backrest is entirely outlined with a thick ribbon-like molding and features oval scrolls at the junctions of the seat and backrest. Original black-lacquered fluted Olive legs. Circa 1920-1925. Non-original upholstery and tapestry. Height:110cm - Length:70cm - Depth: 70cm Bibliography: - Art et Décoration - May 1921. An identical model is reproduced on page 131. - Henri Clouzot - Le Style moderne dans la décoration intérieure - Éditions Charles Massin, Paris, c.1921. An identical armchair can be seen in a salon reproduced on plate 22. - Architettura e Arti decorative - November 1923. Identical model reproduced on page 120. - Joan Kahr - Edgar Brandt, Master of Art Deco ironwork - Harry N. Abrams Editions, New York, 1999. Identical model reproduced on page 87.
Sale
20th century decorative art and sculpture
Friday 23 May 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1-7 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris